North Carolina Opera was formed in 2010 from the merger of The Opera Company of North Carolina and Capital Opera Raleigh. The mission of North Carolina Opera is to enhance the cultural life of North Carolina by presenting artistically significant opera productions of the highest quality, strengthening and expanding audiences for opera in the region, and providing regional artists opportunities to participate in operatic productions and events. NCO’s educational programs bring opera to schools across Wake County and surrounding counties. NCO is a resident performing arts organization at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh and also performs at other venues throughout the Triangle.
upcoming events:
THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)
Beginning January 01 @ 12:00 am
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30PM Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30PM Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00PM A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON runs approximately 90 minutes with no
intermission.
OVERVIEW
Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North
Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the
National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century,
creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across
America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform
Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement
weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must
navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on. Written by Mark Twain
Award-winning playwright,
Sandra Seaton, the play features selections from the repertory of the National Negro
Opera Company including Bizet’s CARMEN, and original music from
Grammy-nominated composer
Carlos Simon.
MORE INFO
- College student tickets are $15 and can be purchased online, or by calling the NCO Box Office at 919.792.3853. A valid student ID must be presented at will-call to pick up tickets. Limit of 2 tickets per ID.
- Subscribers: log in to your NCO Account Manager to purchase tickets with your subscriber discount and enjoy waived handling fees, or contact the Box Office at 919.792.3853.
- Groups 10+ save on tickets: call the Box Office at 919.792.3853 to book your group now.
- Saturday, December 14th is HBCU Night at the Opera! We encourage you to wear school colors, Greek letters, and show your HBCU pride.
- A post-show discussion with The Denyce Graves Foundation will follow the Saturday evening performance. This is event is free for Saturday night ticketholders. Please plan to stay after the performance and join us for this engaging conversation.
